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Poster for Inner Flame creative spirituality groups

Forthcoming group sessions 

Friday 28th June - 'Dreams' 

St Edwards Church, Westville Road, Cardiff, CF23 5DE

12:30pm to 2:30pm  —  £45 

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This group will have a maximum of 6 participants. 

Please book in advance.

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Dreams

Are you fascinated by dreams?

Are you interested in creativity exploring the relevance of dreams?

 

  • Gain different perspectives and insights on dreams.

  • You are invited to bring a significant dream, dream character, or element of a dream to share and explore.

  • This will not be an analytical interpretation of dreams, but an opportunity to discover the inspiration they may hold.

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Booking

Visit our Eventbrite page, or contact us directly to book your place.

InnerFlame.Eventbrite.co.uk

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Contact

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch regarding the groups, please feel welcome to contact either of us.

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Esyllt George - Dramatherapist, Relational Artist & Creative Facilitator 

email: esylltcaerdydd@gmail.com

Website: British Association of Drama Therapists

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Andrew Phillips - Visual Artist, Art Psychotherapist, Mentor 

email: please use the form or details at the bottom of this page.

Further information about Andrew's work can be found on this website.

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About Inner Flame

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Inner Flame provides an opportunity to engage with themes of wonder, spirituality, and soul-filled creativity, in an informal group setting.

 

By emphasising a deepening sense of mystery that inspires new questions and ideas, it is our intention that each participant will leave with an enriched sense of possibilities for imaginative creative expression within their life. 

 

To live with a sense of mystery and wonder is a deeply important human need, which can often be neglected or overlooked. The group encourages curiosity about these aspects of life, as we seek to find forms, images, and words through which to explore them. Together we nurture the 'spirit of enquiry' by engaging with what we each bring as individuals, and themes that emerge from the group as a whole.

 

We welcome people of all faiths, spiritual paths, and those who are keen to explore this aspect of themselves.

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What happens at the group?

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Following an introduction, questions or themes may be posed for the group to respond to. There will be group discussion, and an invitation to explore through creative expression including using art materials, creative writing and storymaking. Participants will be encouraged to focus on their freedom of expression and communication, rather than aiming to make a 'good' piece of art. 

 

Another part of the process could be to view all the work together, and explore the themes which emerge when we think about it all as being a single artwork - the unique expression of this particular group. Although this is a group in which engagement is necessary, no one will be put on the spot.

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Who is this group for?

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This group is open to any adult who would like to explore their personal connection to themes of Spirituality and Creativity in a group setting.

 

As with any group there will be differences of outlook and opinion between those present. We ask that all participants come prepared to favour a generous attitude, where we emphasise finding common ground and points of connection. 

 

Although we hope that these groups will be experienced as 'therapeutic' in a general sense (the word 'therapy' itself comes from root words originally meaning 'to care for the Soul'), please be aware that Inner Flame is not a Psychotherapy session. Whilst we bring our knowledge and skills as experienced therapists to the work, we will be facilitating them as creative practitioners. 

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About us

 

Esyllt George - Dramatherapist (HCPC registered), Relational Artist and Creative Facilitator.

I use creative methods to facilitate and explore a sense of connection and belonging between self, place and community, with a keen interest in spiritual expression and the imagination as a means to explore what can't be defined by cognition alone. I have experience in coordinating and supervising a range of arts for health and wellbeing as well as creative therapy projects and services.

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Andrew Phillips - Visual Artist, Art Psychotherapist (HCPC registered).

In my artwork I explore ideas and experiences of the sacred and numinous, particularly in connection to landscape and Nature. I am fascinated by how people throughout time have needed to give expressive form to the ‘more-than-human world’. I have worked in the field of mental health and social care for over ten years, and now run a private practice offering Psychotherapy for adults. 

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Resources

You are welcome to download these PDF files, which can be used for your own reference, to display, or send to people who may be interested in the group.

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Inner Flame June 2024

Full information PDF

Inner Flame June 2024  Poster PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Do I need to be familiar with using art materials, or other creative methods?

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No experience is required, however you do need to be willing to engage in some form of creative expressions during the group. This could include making images, creative writing, or story. A range of basic materials will be provided.

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  • Do I need to bring my own materials?

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A range of basic art materials will be provided.

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  • Is this a therapy group?

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Although we hope that these groups will be experienced as 'therapeutic' in a general sense, please be aware that Inner Flame is not a Psychotherapy session. Whilst we bring our knowledge and skills as experienced therapists to the work, we will be facilitating them as creative practitioners. 

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  • I don't have a specific faith, path, or practice, can I still come to the group?

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Yes. You may have been engaged with a particular religion for all of your lifetime, feel that your spirituality exists outside of 'traditional' organisations, be uncertain about your relationship to the divine, or anywhere in between. The most important thing is that you are willing to be curious.

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  • The event is being held at a church, is this a Christian event?

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Inner Flame is open to people of all faiths, spiritual paths, and those who are keen to explore this aspect of themselves. As organisers we have no affiliation to the venue or organisation that runs it.

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